Marauder (30) + Thaumaturge (15) = Dark Knight

[Depaul225]

Ok I have been reading a lot of negative things about Warrior, especially in Endgame. Because of this I am seeing very few warriors. I am a new warrior and I think it is great, but I don't wanna get deep into it if I am going to get denied party in lieu of a Paladin for endgame.

This leads me to the main goal for the future of Marauder level 30+:

I think Dark Knight should be implemented as the newest job. It works on many levels:
1) It will be the only combination of DPS magic and tank (Paladin is heal/tank).
2) The storyline between gladiator and marauder shows them as being opposites and quasi-enemies, which makes the Paladin - Dark Knight comparison that much more sweet and fun (i.e light knight and dark knight).
3) More people will choose marauder and can combine the love of magic and attack.

I'm really hoping this is the next patched in job.

[Robb2030]

OMG i think this is amazing! A few thoughts/concerns:

1) Dark Knight is by far the sweetest job possible, so many players (including noobs) will go after it.

2) It is clearly going to be OP. Will likely need several nerfs.

[Soulburn32]

The magic side of DRK will never be its strength it will always be the melee attacks

[Orophin]

The problem is that it's going to feel and play just like a MRD due to its base abilities. They would have to drastically change the rules of their game to allow DRK to be something different than its base class.

[Depaul225]

Yea but the magic could always be dependant on something other than INT. For example, he could have spells like DEMI, SAP or other attacks that deal solely based on enemy HP and/or regain Tank HP based on those attacks. Or Negative status impacts. Obviously, a lot more thought than this should go into it, but point is that this could have awesome potential and is unique.

[Robb2030]

Agree with OP. Magic attacks do not need to be based on INT for Dark Knight, just like second wind for example is a heal based on attack power rather than mind.

[C-croft]

The problem is that it's going to feel and play just like a MRD due to its base abilities. They would have to drastically change the rules of their game to allow DRK to be something different than its base class.

I don't think the change would be required at all. Otherwise, we couldn't have SMN and SCH from arcanist.

[Darkstride]

I think for DRK to tank, you would want stat-absorption spells rather than focusing on damage spellcasting (Drain-STR, Drain-VIT, etc....and just Drain for HP). Also, toss in Dark Spikes for health stealing.

[TunaTime]

They could simple make a DRK stance that would cancel the emnity part of the skills and buff the dmg with 5 - 10%? Just like the warriors use stances now.

[caspergrey]

For those interested in more info from previous Final Fantasy appearances.

http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Dark_Knight